Explore the Family Name Nally
The meaning of Nally
1. Irish: shortened form of McNally. 2. English: from the Middle English personal name Nally, a Middle English pet form of Alice, Alison, Alan, or Alexander. Compare Nall. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan, Siobhan.
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How common is the last name Nally in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Nally has seen slight fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 11,026 in terms of popularity, but it fell to the 11,196th rank by 2010, marking a 1.54% decrease in rank. However, the actual count of individuals with this name increased from 2,645 to 2,824, a growth of 6.77%. The proportion of Nallys per 100,000 people also decreased slightly from 0.98 to 0.96, a 2.04% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,026 | #11,196 | -1.54% |
| Count | 2,645 | 2,824 | 6.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.98 | 0.96 | -2.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Nally
In reference to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows varied changes for the surname Nally between 2000 and 2010. The largest percentage increase was seen among those who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which grew by 39.47%. Individuals of Hispanic ethnicity also saw an increase of 31.87%. There was moderate growth among Asian/Pacific Islanders at 20.75%, while those identifying as Black or of two or more races increased by 4.21% and 6.43%, respectively. On the other hand, there was a small decrease among those identifying as White, with a change of -0.72%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.84% | 95.15% | -0.72% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 1.49% | 6.43% |
| Hispanic | 0.91% | 1.2% | 31.87% |
| Black | 0.95% | 0.99% | 4.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.64% | 20.75% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.38% | 0.53% | 39.47% |